IARC 2027 – 26th International Automotive Reuse & Recycling Congress
IARC 2027 is the 26th International Automotive Reuse & Recycling Congress, an international conference dedicated to automotive recycling, end-of-life vehicle management and circular economy practices across the automotive industry. The event brings together vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, recyclers, dismantling companies, shredding operators, metal traders, plastics processors, policymakers and sustainability professionals to discuss developments and challenges in vehicle reuse and material recovery.
Key topics include end-of-life vehicle regulations, vehicle dismantling, automotive material recovery, plastics and metal recycling, battery recycling, vehicle design for recyclability, reuse and remanufacturing, and extended producer responsibility. Discussions also address resource efficiency, critical material recovery, regulatory compliance and strategies for improving the environmental performance of automotive manufacturing and recycling operations.
The congress features expert presentations, panel discussions, industry networking and a technical plant tour. It provides a platform for exchanging technical knowledge, exploring innovative recycling technologies and developing partnerships among stakeholders across the automotive value chain.
Held in Hamburg, Germany, IARC 2027 supports collaboration between vehicle manufacturers, recycling businesses and policymakers to advance circular economy principles, improve end-of-life vehicle processing and promote more sustainable resource use in the automotive sector.